Gordon placed on IR

(8/25/11) Less than 24 hours after being released by the Seahawks, DL Kentwan Balmer was claimed by the Panthers. The team announced the move hours before their preseason game against the Bengals on Thursday. To make room for Balmer, the team placed CB Cletis Gordon on the injured reserve.

Gordon to play for the Panthers

(7/28/11) The Charlotte Observer reports that the Panthers agreed to a one-year deal with CB Cletis Gordon on Wednesday. He was cut by the Cowboys before last season, and he only played one game in 2009 with them. Gordon last saw a prominent role as a reserve with the Chargers in 2008.